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Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

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NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

NFC team reportedly interested in Eric Bieniemy for head-coaching gig

It seems like Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been on the doorstep of landing an NFL head-coaching job for years now, and 2024 might just be his year.

Mel Kiper Jr. names his biggest wild-card QB in 2024 draft

The pecking order of quarterbacks after USC’ Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye is arguably the most debated topic of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Patriots, Steelers hit rock bottom with lowest over/under in three decades

The betting line for the Patriots and Steelers matchup on TNF is laughable.

Christian McCaffrey ends dubious 49ers streak with latest performance

With his 17-carry, 93-yard rushing performance in Sunday’s 42-19 win over the Eagles, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ended one of the more confounding streaks in the NFL.

Are the 49ers and Ravens destined for Super Bowl XLVII rematch?

After Sunday’s 41-19 steamrolling of the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers just may be the new favorite to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LVIII.

NFL could take action against Eagles chief security officer for role in 49ers scuffle

In less than 24 hours, Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro went from being a viral sensation to potentially facing disciplinary action from the NFL.

Ohio State loses starting QB to transfer portal weeks before Cotton Bowl

The No. 7-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes’ odds of beating the No. 9-ranked Missouri Tigers in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29 took a bit of a hit on Monday morning after starting quarterback Kyle McCord announced he had entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Taylor Lewan rips former team after head coach says Titans need a new punter

Ex-Tennessee Titans tackle Taylor Lewan is known to keep things lighthearted and continued to do so this weekend.

NFL Week 13 winners: Deebo Samuel, 49ers expose Eagles defense

With most of the Week 13 NFL schedule in the books, here are the players and coaches that delivered standout performances:

Texans QB C.J. Stroud reportedly played a role in Panthers firing Frank Reich

While the decision to fire head coach Frank Reich by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was seemingly the culmination of several plights and not just one isolated incident, it’s now known that one of the first decisions Reich made factored into his own undoing.

Missouri HC cracks a Connor Stalions joke during CFP selection show

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz made an appearance on ESPN’s “College Football Playoff Selection Show” Sunday evening to discuss the matchup, and he took a moment to poke fun at the Tigers bowl opponent and the No. 1-ranked Michigan Wolverines.

Watch: Rams' Puka Nacua takes 70-yarder to the house to reach 1,000 yards

If not for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud having a record-setting season, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua would likely be the front-runner for the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Watch: Russell Wilson’s end-zone INT ends Broncos’ five-game win streak

Down 22-17 with 14 seconds remaining, the Denver Broncos likely felt good about their chances of scoring after getting reaching the Houston Texans 8-yard line. The feeling didn't last.

Watch: Titans safety returns a Gardner Minshew INT for a pick-two

The pick-two may be one of the more rare occurrences in the NFL, but we got one on Sunday.

Tyreek Hill to pay the salary of cameraman suspended by the NFL

Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill is used to NFL fines. He's not about to let the league take their vengeance out on someone else for his celebration.

A surprise Big Ten school could be favorite to land former five-star quarterback

Michigan State could potentially turbocharge their program rebuild if they can land former five-star QB Dante Moore, who has hit the transfer portal following a quiet freshman season with UCLA.

Texans' C.J. Stroud is second rookie QB to ever accomplish latest milestone

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud all but has the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award locked up, and he’s firmly in the conversation for the league MVP Award as well.

Tommy DeVito turned down lucrative offer from division rival to join Giants

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is arguably one of the most popular people in the city these days after winning back-to-back starts the last two weeks, accounting for half of the team’s wins this season.

Two NFL teams reportedly eyeing Jim Harbaugh for head coach

Given his troubles with the NCAA this season, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh bolted back to the NFL.

Deion Sanders Jr., Danny Kanell exchange words after Colorado finishes 4-8

It’s quite evident that Deion Sanders Jr. and former New York Giants quarterback-turned-analyst Danny Kanell don’t exactly like each other.

Kirk Herbstreit: Mike McDaniel has molded Tua Tagovailoa into an ‘alpha’

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is quietly having an MVP-caliber season.

Week 13 AFC South predictions: Titans in position to spoil Colts’ playoff hopes

The AFC South had one of its better showings in Week 12 as the Colts, Jaguars and Titans each won their respective games over the Buccaneers, Texans and Panthers.

Projected 2024 top pick Caleb Williams on the fence about entering the draft

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has 47 days to decide whether he wants to head to the NFL or return to school for one more season. It sounds like he'll take his time.

Draft guru has three QBs going in the top 10 in latest 2024 mock

It’s been expected since last April that USC quarterback Caleb Williams and North Carolina signal-caller Drake Maye would be two of the first picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Nearly eight months later nothing has changed.

Ohio State legend trying to recruit Texas QB Arch Manning

Faced with the possibility of riding the bench for a second straight season, it remains likely that Manning could enter the transfer portal.